BRANDS

• The 30 Year Warranty: Eastpak
  The zip on my Eastpak back finally gave up after five years. During this time it visited all 5 continents as my day bag and then it was used religiously for taking my things to work. It had been put through its paces so I wasn’t surprised that I had worn out the zip. To … Read more
• Look behind the label: Veja
  This cool Parisian brand was founded in 2004 by Sébastien Kopp and François-Ghislain Morillion. This article is based on two interviews with Sébastien Kopp, you can listen to them too, scroll to the bottom to see them.  Sébastien and François-Ghislain were best friends with a mission to address social welfare through business. As business graduates … Read more
• Compostable sunglasses: Pela Vision
  You may know Pela already from their compostable phone cases. The phone cases are made in Canada  from a bioplastic called Flaxstic® which is a form of flax plant straw. The material is usually a waste product! So it’s a win for both the environment and business. Pela have now added sunglasses to their repertoire, … Read more
• Organic cotton and timeless classics: Colourful Standard
  Whether you’re just starting out on your sustainable journey or you’re well underway, Colourful Standard should be your go to for your classics.  We’re talking T-Shirts, Hoodies, Jumpers, Sweat Pants, Shorts, Scarves and Beanies. They pride themselves on being sustainable, colourful and uncomplicated – which is a great combination of words to live by.  They … Read more
• STEERING CLEAR OF OVERPRODUCTION: TWOTHIRDS
  Did you know that just over two thirds of the earth’s surface is covered by the ocean? TWOTHIRDS takes its name from this very fact. The international team behind the brand are self proclaimed ocean lovers! Using their sustainable approach to fashion, they are on a mission to protect the earth’s oceans by making goods … Read more